About Our Service
Our semi-private clinic is a fee-based clinic. Most women who choose to attend our semi-private clinic use private health insurance to cover as much of the cost as possible.
Please make sure that you contact your health care insurance company directly before opting to attend our semi-private or private clinic. The level of cover set out by your insurer is liable to change from time to time. If your private health insurance does not cover all the costs you incur whilst in hospital, you will be expected to pay any excess in full. Please view our hospital charges and private health insurance information.
How can I attend the semi - private clinic for my maternity care?
If you would like to attend our semi - private clinic, you can Register Online
Maternity Registration Form
Download and complete our maternity registration form and post it along with your supporting documents to the hospital, or If you don’t have access to print a form right now, e-mail your name and address to antenatal@coombe.ie or call us on 01 408 5200 and we will post one out to you.
Booking a Semi-Private Clinic
As the semi-private clinics become booked up very quickly, we strongly advise you to send your completed form back as soon as possible.
Your care during the antenatal stage will be led by a consultant obstetrician or specialist registrar. Whilst we make every effort, you may not see the same doctor at each visit.
In most cases, your care will be shared between the hospital doctors and your GP. When the time comes for you to deliver your baby, the labour ward midwives will care for you, with additional care from the medical team if necessary.
What happens to me following the birth of my baby?
As the semi-private clinics become booked up very quickly, we strongly advise you to send your completed form back as soon as possible.
Your care during the antenatal stage will be led by a consultant obstetrician or specialist registrar. Whilst we make every effort, you may not see the same doctor at each visit. In most cases, your care will be shared between the hospital doctors and your GP.
When the time comes for you to deliver your baby, the labour ward midwives will care for you, with additional care from the medical team if necessary.
Following birth, semi-private mothers recover in the semi-private ward, unless they have to be accommodated in another ward until a semi-private bed becomes available.
Parent Education Videos & Classes
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Parent Education - Labour & Birth
Every woman’s labour is different and it can be difficult to know when labour has actually started. While some experience a sudden onset, most have a gradual lead-in.
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Parent Education - Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time which brings many changes to a woman’s body and it is important that you are aware of what to expect and what you can do to help yourself during this time.
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Parent Education - Parenting
Having a baby is an incredibly precious time of a woman’s life and although there can be challenges along the way, it is a whole new chapter in your life.
Choose The Right Care For You
Our clinics offer tailored care for every stage of a woman’s life, from family planning and maternity to menopause and beyond. Whether you choose Public, Semi-Private, or Private services, we are here to provide expert, compassionate care that supports your health and well-being every step of the way.
Public Clinic
If you are living and working in Ireland and have the PRSI contributions or you have a medical card you can access free maternity and newborn care.
Semi Private Clinic
The semi-private clinic is a fee based option. Most women who choose this clinic use private health insurance to cover costs. .
Private Clinic
There are a number of consultant obstetricians offering services through our private clinic. Antenatal care fees vary between consultants..
Patient Experience
Every patient’s path to diagnosis and treatment is individual. No matter your specific journey, we believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healthcare.
Departments & Services
Help & Support
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Appointments:
All appointments can be directed through Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day -
Health Insurance:
We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.
Fees:
For more information on Fees - visit our Hospital Charges page -
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The Resource Page:
Browse our collection of patient resources, brochures, and information leaflets—all in one place. Downloadable and easy to access, these documents cover everything from appointments and procedures to maternity, newborn care, and more.
Contact Us
Tel: 01 408 5200
Find Us
The Coombe Hospital
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Location:
Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X